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Tips from Robert

Robert lives together with his wife and three children in a house. He is working full time. He was injured in 2003 and has a low paraplegia; no assistance.

Hall in adapted house

Highly absorbent mat and hall bureau – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Hall in adapted house
Author Robert2011 Categories Cleaning, Hall, StorageTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Extension of string to turn air heat exchanger on and off

– makes it possible for a person who uses a wheelchair to turn on/off [..]

Extension of string to turn air heat exchanger on and off
Author Robert2011 Categories Switching on and offTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Corner shower with folding doors

Shower stall that frees up space in bathroom – suitable for people who drive wheelchairs and need maneuvering space [..]

Corner shower with folding doors
Author Robert2011 Categories Bathroom, Washing oneselfTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transfer to whirlpool bath

– an option for wheelchair users with strong arms [..]

Transfer to whirlpool bath
Author Robert2011 Categories Bathroom, Keeping warm/ keeping cool, Washing oneself, Wheelchair transferTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Basket on wheels for firewood

– a simple way for wheelchair users to transport firewood [..]

Basket on wheels for firewood
Author Robert2011 Categories Heating/cooling, Maintaining and repairing household objects, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Flower box on wheels

Portable flower box on patio – suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Flower box on wheels
Author Robert2011 Categories Garden, Gardening, Porch/garden, TransportingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Transparent storage boxes

– suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Transparent storage boxes
Author Robert2011 Categories StorageTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Roll pillow on couch to relieve heels

– suitable for people who lack sensation [..]

Roll pillow on couch to relieve heels
Author Robert2011 Categories Preventing/healing ulcersTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Low-mounted electrical box with circuit breakers

– Suitable for wheelchair users [..]

Low-mounted electrical box with circuit breakers
Author Robert2011 Categories Maintaining and repairing household objects, Switching on and offTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Arm cycle on exercise stand

An exercise stand allows the user to operate the arm cycle either stationary or outdoors – a training tool for people with disabilities [..]

Arm cycle on exercise stand
Author Robert2011 Categories Sports, TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Adjustable height punching bag

– can be used both by people in wheelchairs and people who stand [..]

Adjustable height punching bag
Author Robert2011 Categories TrainingTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

Carrying child on lap

Slightly older children of parents who use wheelchairs can sit on a lap unassisted [..]

Carrying child on lap
Author Robert2011 Categories Carrying babies, Moving around in wheelchair together with smal childrenTags Low paraplegia (Th11-S1)

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Tips by injury level

  • High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4) (142)
  • High tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C5-6) (617)
  • Low tetraplegia with partial function in arms/hands (C7-Th1) (177)
  • High paraplegia with impaired balance (Th2-10) (187)
  • Low paraplegia (Th11-S1) (103)
  • Motor incomplete tetraplegia (C2-Th1) (42)
  • Motor incomplete paraplegia (Th2-S1) (21)
  • Tetraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (C2-Th1) (50)
  • Paraplegia with motor function allowing ambulation (Th2-S1) (4)
  • Tip categories
    • Assisting others/childcare
    • Caring for household objects
    • Carrying, moving and handling objects
    • Communication
    • Eating, drinking
    • Economic life
    • Education
    • Household tasks
    • Housing
    • Looking after ones health
    • Mobility
    • Personal assistance
    • Planning activities and tasks
    • Recreation, leisure
    • Self care
    • Travelling
    • Work, employment, occupation
  • Tip authors
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    • Spinalis Foundation
    • More tips on other websites
  • English
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